Question Details

Select one of the technologies mentioned in this week- introduction (MRP, ERP, DSS, Expert Systems, software simulations) and one analytical method and research it in the NCU Library. Then, write a paper that summarizes the selected technology and analytical method and how these are used in decision making. Compare and contrast how these have been used by two real-world businesses. Begin your paper with an introduction that states a thesis and explains how the body of the paper is arranged to support it. Close the paper with a conclusion in which you summarize and synthesize the main points presented in your paper.
Consider the following as you prepare your paper:
How does this technology and analytical method support an ethical and successful business?
Does this technology and analytical method support communications at all levels of the organizations you selected? Why or why not?
How does this technology and analytical method influence approaches to decision making?
Support your paper with a minimum of five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 10-12 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.
The following rubric applies to the grading of this Signature Assignment. 
Grading Rubric
Criteria
 
Content (20 points)
Points
1
Selected one technology to compare and contrast how these have been used by two real-world businesses. 
5
2
Determined if this technology and analytical method supports communications at all levels of the selected organizations, and explained why or why not.
5
3
Explained how this technology and analytical method support an ethical and successful business.
5
4
Explained how this technology and analytical method influence approaches to decision making.
5
 
Organization (5 points)
 
1
Organized and presented in a clear manner. Included a minimum of five scholarly references, with appropriate APA formatting applied to citations and paraphrasing. Paper is 10-12 pages in length.
5
Total 

Include an conclusion page.

Ross, T. (2013). Health care quality management: Tools and applications.
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ncent/detail.action?docID=10822371

Cole, B. (2011). An eye for design.
http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.ncu.edu/docview/909620303?accountid=28180

Eschenbach, T. (1992). Spiderplots versus tornado diagrams for sensitivity analysis.
http://proxy1.ncu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=13137042&site=ehost-live

lbcccampbem. (2010). Linear regression in Excel [Video File]. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExfknNCvBYg

MIT OpenCourseWare. (2012). Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and house of quality [Video File]. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9bvzE5Qhjk

ProfCoram. (2011). Calculating IRR (Internal Rate of Return) and NPV (Net Present Value) using Excel [Video File].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzqpfpq6vSk

SmartOrgInc. (2011). How to create a tornado diagram [Vide File]. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQgbaHHA8s


Spreadsheet Clinic. (2014). ROI calculation in Excel [Video File]. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIc1PpTWKeU

These are some of the references you can for some of the information for the assignment.